Bumper removal

M D E · Post by **M D E** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:49 pm

Hi, how easy / hard is it to remove both bumpers ready for a re-spray .... And what's involved ?

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:55 pm

depends on how rusted the bolts are

this is not a silly answer

rear bumper 2 bolts each side + lighting connection easy

front a bit more work why not do it in situ.

M D E · Post by **M D E** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:49 am

How many bolts hold the front bumper ? The bodyshop need them removed to strip the bumpers right back due to a poor re-spray before. Thanks

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:46 am

Ok...

Having a slow 5 minutes at work.. so here we go..

This is from memory so usual caveats apply... If you kill yourself, your dog, your significant other... Not my fault. Info provided for entertainment only blah blah bah, at own risk, etc etc....

Front:

Raise headlights

Turn off Car

Open Bonnet

Remove indicator/sidelight units. (1 screw accessed by raising headlamps and 1 clip at rear of unit accessed with a lollypopstick)

Remove Driving lamps. By unclipping them. Withdraw and disconnect electrical connection.

Beneath car remove screws holding underside of front bumper trim to car.

In wheel arches, remove fixings securing arch liner to front bumper.

Remove 4 bumper nuts. 2 per side. Accessed thru gap left from removing
lights.

Remove bumper

Rear:

Meh... can't be arsed.. Someone else do the rear pls.

C

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:38 pm

already done it cerby

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:52 pm

There ya go then...

Move thread to the FAQ and someone buy me n GJ a pint... all sorted.

NEXT!

C

Iroll480 · Post by **Iroll480** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:38 pm

Everything you allways wanted to know about bumper removal can be found in the bodymanual on the download page.

M D E · Post by **M D E** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:51 pm

Thanks for the info. Sounds very easy ! O